South Island man sentenced for strangling woman in bed
A man who strangled a woman as she lay in bed said he got stoned at a mate’s place before it happened.
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Person killed in State Highway 1 crash
Person killed in State Highway 1 crash
A person is dead and part of the road has been closed following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 early this morning.
Dance off: Luxon joined on stage by opposition leader
Dance off: Luxon joined on stage by opposition leader
PM Christopher Luxon and opposition leader Chris Hipkins stole the limelight with some startling moves to a popular Indian dance number.
Police tapped phones in prominent sportsman case
Police tapped phones in case of prominent sportsman accused of child abuse
A doctor said it was "dangerous" to be discussing a child’s serious injuries during an intercepted phone call with the boy’s mother.
'Litter of seven puppies' dumped in national park
'Litter of seven puppies' dumped in national park
A Department of Conservation investigation is under way after a litter of seven puppies was found dumped in a national park.
Cancer fraudsters 'had weapons and ammo'
Cancer fraudsters due to reappear in Christchurch court
A storage unit linked to an accused fake cancer fraudster couple living in Wānaka contained restricted weapons, and over 2000 rounds of ammunition, police say.
High schools close as teachers go on strike
'Frustration starting to kick in': High schools close as teachers go on strike
Thousands of secondary school teachers are striking on Wednesday, over stalled collective agreement negotiations.
'Price it Right' petition accepted
'Price it Right' petition accepted
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has accepted Consumer NZ's 'Price It Right' petition for accurate supermarket pricing.
Cheese recall due to listeria fears
Cheese recall due to listeria fears
A number of cheeses from brands Food Snob and Mon Ami are being recalled due to concerns of a potentially life-threatening bacteria.
Ferry sailings cancelled as wild weather hits
Ferry sailings cancelled as wild weather hits
Several Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled today, as a strong southerly weather system brings large swells between the two main islands.
Man dies after inexperienced surgeons perform brain surgery
Man dies after inexperienced surgeons perform brain surgery
The death of a patient during a failed brain operation at a South Island hospital has led to Health New Zealand being slammed for ‘‘inadequate systems’’.
Soldier admits handing over sensitive info
Soldier admits handing over sensitive info
A soldier with links to far-right groups admits handing over sensitive military info to a person he thought was a foreign agent. He also had a video of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Govt announces big changes for building consents
Govt announces big changes for building consents
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the consents regime is "sluggish" and holding the sector back.
Tractor driving teen on phone before fatal crash
Tractor driving teen was eating, drinking, using phone before fatal crash - coroner
The coroner has found a South Island teenager who died after crashing a tractor was eating, drinking and using his phone before the vehicle left the road.
Final Cook Strait crossing for ferry
Final Cook Strait crossing for ferry
The Aratere has made 53,000 crossings and taken more than 5 million passengers across Cook Strait.
Robertson troubled by 'health issues' in build-up to election
Robertson troubled by 'health issues' in build-up to election
Former Labour minister Grant Robertson fought the 2023 election after a major health scare, his new autobiography reveals.
State highway reopened after snow closure
'Take extra care': State highway reopened after snow closure
A key South Island highway has fully reopened after snow closures this morning but treacherous conditions are still likely on the roads
Bakery worker awarded $16k after unfair dismissal
Bakery worker awarded $16k after unfair dismissal
A South Island bakery worker questioned over missing cash from a weekend market has been awarded more than $16,000 after being unjustifiably dismissed.
Snow warnings for Canterbury highways
Snow warnings for Canterbury highways
Snow has fallen in parts of the South Island and MetService is warning of more for major roads, including Canterbury state highways.
Sportsman accused of fracturing baby’s bones
Sportsman accused of fracturing baby’s bones
A prominent sportsman is accused of breaking more than dozen of a baby’s bones - but the boy’s mother told police she may have rolled on the child in her sleep.